An NHS England spokesperson said: “Dr Fielden is currently suspended from his post as director of specialised commissioning.”

It has also emerged that Dr Fielden – who until recently resided at Stoke Road, Linslade – has resigned as a trustee of the Nuffield Trust. He joined in October 2014, while working as medical director of University College London Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Companies House records show he resigned from that position on 28 December 2016.

Last week, Bedfordshire Police confirmed that a 53 year old man from Biddenham, has been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism. A police spokeswoman added that he has been bailed until 23 March while enquiries continue.

Dr Fielden joined NHS England at the beginning of last year. He has previously served as chair of the British Medical Association consultants committee. His clinical background is as an anaesthetist.

A notice on Dr Fielden’s GMC registration lists several conditions on his practice, with effect from 9 January 2017.

One requirement states: “He must only work in roles which do not involve patient contact and which are within the National Health Service.”

Another says: “He must keep the GMC informed of the progress of the police investigation, specifically any revised bail dates and conditions and any criminal charges within 48 hours of any such events.”